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reproaching

[/rɪˈproʊtʃɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
repreensão, censura, recriminação
1. expressing disapproval or disappointment to someone about their actions or behavior
She was reproaching him for his carelessness.
Ela o estava repreendendo por sua negligência.
2. addressing someone with criticism or blame
He spoke in a reproaching tone.
Ele falou em tom de recriminação.
3. bringing shame or discredit upon someone
His behavior was reproaching to the family name.
Seu comportamento era uma mancha para o nome da família.
NYC Slang
calling someone out, getting on someone's case
Synonyms
blamingcriticizingscoldingrebukingchidingupbraiding
Antonyms
praisingcommendingapprovingcomplimenting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repreendendo, censurando, recriminando
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
xingando, puxando para o lado
More colloquial urban usage
Portugal
repreendendo, censurando
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

reproaching someone for their sins
a reproaching look
beyond reproach (antonym concept)
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